ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Schistosoma Antibody, IgG : 0099411

Mnemonic: SCHIS

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Thu
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (Min: 0.1 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
Effective August 15, 2011
 
Less than 0.20 OD Negative: No significant level of IgG antibody to Schistosoma detected.
Greater than or equal to 0.20 OD Positive: Presumptive evidence of a current or past infection with Schistosoma.

CPT Code(s): 86682